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March

SU
MO
TU
WE
TH
FR
SA
 
1
2
3
8:00 pmCS8: Ravel Rapsodie
4
8:00 pmCS8: Ravel Rapsodie
5
2:00 pmCS8: Ravel Rapsodie
6
7
1:00 pmYouth Symphony
6:00 pmYouth Symphony
8
9
7:00 pmHigh Kings & Gaelic
10
11
7:30 pmThe Shining
7:00 pmPark University: Sta
12
2:00 pm23 Symphony's Wild A
13
7:00 pm23 Kenny G
14
7:00 pm23 Kenny G
7:30 pmNG: Mesoamerica Illu
15
7:00 pm23 Kenny G
6:30 pm22-23 Dance Speaks
16
7:00 pmNW Missouri State
17
7:30 pmThe Shining
18
8:00 pm23 Indigo Girls with
19
2:00 pmThe Shining
20
21
4:00 pmUMKC STARR Women's H
22
12:30 pm2022-23 Backstage In
23
7:30 pmNew Moves
24
8:00 pmCS9: Holst's Planets
7:30 pmNew Moves
11:00 amNew Moves
7:30 pmAlvin Ailey
25
8:00 pmCS9: Holst's Planets
7:30 pmNew Moves
2:00 pmNew Moves
1:00 pmKC Friends Alvin Ail
5:30 pmKCFAA Gala
26
2:00 pmCS9: Holst's Planets
2:00 pmNew Moves
27
4:00 pmVolunteer Training
28
4:00 pmRockhurst University
29
30
31
8:00 pmCS10Rhapsody in Blue
7:30 pmKCYB Spring Perform
 

April

SU
MO
TU
WE
TH
FR
SA
 
1
8:00 pmCS10Rhapsody in Blue
7:30 pmKCYB Spring Perform
7:30 pmTommy James & Shonde
2
2:00 pmCS10Rhapsody in Blue
2:00 pmKCYB Spring Perform
3:30 pmMenopause The Musica
3
4
7:00 pmSpring Members Conce
5
6
7
7:30 pmFloyd Nation
8
9
10
11
7:30 pmNG: Life on the Vert
10:30 amNG Mat Life on the V
12
13
14
8:00 pm23 Richard Rodgers
8:30 pmJoanne Shaw Taylor
15
8:00 pm23 Richard Rodgers
8:30 am8:30 AM Intermediate
10:30 am10:30 AM Yoga Founda
16
2:00 pm23 Richard Rodgers
17
18
7:30 pmATG: Annie
19
5:15 pm22-23 Dance Speaks
7:30 pmATG: Annie
20
7:00 pmSecond Company @Home
7:30 pmATG: Annie
21
8:00 pmCS11: Spring Chorus
7:30 pmATG: Annie
22
8:00 pmCS11: Spring Chorus
2:00 pmATG: Annie
7:30 pmATG: Annie
23
2:00 pmCS11: Spring Chorus
1:00 pmATG: Annie
6:30 pmATG: Annie
24
25
26
27
28
29
8:00 pmThe Root
30
 

May

SU
MO
TU
WE
TH
FR
SA
 
1
2
3
4
5
8:00 pm23 Disco Inferno
6
7:30 pmSondheim on Sondheim
7
2:00 pmSondheim on Sondheim
8
9
10
6:00 pm23 HAPPY HOUR 4
11
12
7:30 pmBliss Point
7:30 pmBliss Bol Soc Int
13
7:30 pmBliss Point
8:00 pm23 Michael Feinstein
14
2:00 pmBliss Point
15
16
17
18
7:00 pm23 Princess Bride
7:00 pmKCB School-Spring 23
7:00 pmB-PK School Show
19
8:00 pm23 Princess Bride
7:30 pmBliss Point
20
7:30 pmBliss Point
8:00 pm23 Princess Bride
21
2:00 pmBliss Point
3:00 pm23 Princess Bride
22
23
7:30 pmNG: Designed by Natu
24
7:00 pm23 WED Con Concert
25
7:00 pm23 THU Con Concert
26
27
28
29
30
31
 

June

SU
MO
TU
WE
TH
FR
SA
 
1
2
8:00 pmCS12: Mahler
3
8:00 pmCS12: Mahler
4:00 pmFurther Up & Further
4
2:00 pmCS12: Mahler
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12:00 pmFuture Stages Festiv
12
7:30 pmBela Fleck and the F
13
7:30 pmNickel Creek
14
15
7:30 pmPat Metheny
16
8:00 pmCS13 RiteofSpring/Ax
17
8:00 pmCS13 RiteofSpring/Ax
7:30 pmHeartland Men's Disn
18
2:00 pmCS13 RiteofSpring/Ax
3:30 pmHeartland Men's Disn
19
20
21
22
23
8:00 pmCS14: Season Finale
24
8:00 pmCS14: Season Finale
12:30 pmBluey's Big Play
3:30 pmBluey's Big Play
12:30 pmBluey's Big VIP
3:30 pmBluey's Big VIP
25
2:00 pmCS14: Season Finale
12:30 pmBluey's Big Play
3:30 pmBluey's Big Play
12:30 pmBluey's Big VIP
3:30 pmBluey's Big VIP
26
27
28
29
30
8:30 pmSondheim on Sondheim
8:00 pmKCJO Donate
8:00 pmNg: Adventure Circle
6:00 pmFLEX PARK
 

July

SU
MO
TU
WE
TH
FR
SA
 
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
7:30 pmDave Koz & Friends
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
7:30 pmFrankie Valli
28
29
30
31
 

August

SU
MO
TU
WE
TH
FR
SA
 
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
 

September

SU
MO
TU
WE
TH
FR
SA
 
1
2
3
4
5
6
7:00 pm24 HP 7 DH Pt 1
5:15 pm23-24 Dance Speaks
7
7:00 pm24 HP 7 DH Pt 1
8
7:00 pm24 HP 7 DH Pt 1
9
10
2:00 pm24 HP 7 DH Pt 1
11
12
13
14
15
8:00 pm24 Audra McDonald
16
8:00 pm24 Audra McDonald
17
7:00 pm24 Audra McDonald
18
19
20
21
22
8:00 pm24 Led Zeppelin
23
7:30 pmCavalleria rusticana
24
25
26
27
5:15 pm23-24 Dance Speaks
28
29
7:30 pmCavalleria rusticana
30
8:00 pm24 Tower of Power

October

SU
MO
TU
WE
TH
FR
SA
1
2:00 pmCavalleria rusticana
2
3
4
5
6
8:00 pm24 CS1:
7
8:00 pm24 CS1:
8
2:00 pm24 CS1:
9
10
11
12
13
8:00 pm24 Bond & Beyond
7:30 pmJekyll & Hyde
7:30 pmJ&H Bol Soc Recep
14
8:00 pm24 Bond & Beyond
7:30 pmJekyll & Hyde
15
2:00 pm24 Bond & Beyond
1:30 pmJekyll & Hyde
16
17
18
19
7:30 pmJekyll & Hyde
20
7:30 pmJekyll & Hyde
21
7:30 pmJekyll & Hyde
1:30 pmJekyll & Hyde
22
1:30 pmJekyll & Hyde
23
24
25
7:00 pm24 Phantom of the Op
26
27
8:00 pm24 CS2:
28
8:00 pm24 CS2:
29
2:00 pm24 CS2:
30
31
 

November

SU
MO
TU
WE
TH
FR
SA
 
1
2
3
4
7:30 pmThe Sound of Music
5
2:00 pm24 Heroes & Villians
6
7
8
7:30 pmThe Sound of Music
9
10
7:30 pmThe Sound of Music
11
2:00 pmThe Sound of Music
12
2:00 pmThe Sound of Music
13
14
15
16
17
8:00 pm24 CS3:
18
8:00 pm24 CS3:
19
2:00 pm24 CS3:
20
21
22
23
24
8:00 pm24 CS04
25
8:00 pm24 CS04
26
2:00 pm24 CS04
27
28
29
30
 

December

SU
MO
TU
WE
TH
FR
SA
 
1
7:00 pm24 Handel's Messiah
7:30 pmThe Nutcracker
2
7:00 pm24 Handel's Messiah
7:30 pmThe Nutcracker
2:00 pmThe Nutcracker
3
2:00 pm24 Handel's Messiah
1:00 pmThe Nutcracker
5:00 pmThe Nutcracker
4
5
6
7
7:30 pmThe Nutcracker
10:30 amThe Nutcracker 2023
8
7:30 pmThe Nutcracker
10:30 amThe Nutcracker 2023
7:00 pm24 Muppet Christmas
9
2:00 pmThe Nutcracker
7:30 pmThe Nutcracker
1:00 pm24 Muppet Christmas
10
1:00 pmThe Nutcracker
5:00 pmThe Nutcracker
11
12
13
6:00 pmThe Nutcracker
14
7:00 pm24 Christmas Fest
7:30 pmThe Nutcracker
10:30 amThe Nutcracker 2023
15
7:30 pmThe Nutcracker
7:00 pm24 Christmas Fest
16
2:00 pmThe Nutcracker
7:30 pmThe Nutcracker
1:00 pm24 Christmas Fest
7:00 pm24 Christmas Fest
17
2:00 pm24 Christmas Fest
1:00 pmThe Nutcracker
5:00 pmThe Nutcracker
7:00 pm24 Christmas Fest
18
19
20
7:30 pmThe Nutcracker
21
7:00 pm24 Nightmare Before
2:00 pmThe Nutcracker
7:30 pmThe Nutcracker
22
7:00 pm24 Nightmare Before
2:00 pmThe Nutcracker
7:30 pmThe Nutcracker
23
7:00 pm24 Nightmare Before
2:00 pmThe Nutcracker
7:30 pmThe Nutcracker
24
1:00 pmThe Nutcracker
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
 

January

SU
MO
TU
WE
TH
FR
SA
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
 

February

SU
MO
TU
WE
TH
FR
SA
 
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
7:30 pmCinderella
10:30 amCinderella
24
7:30 pmCinderella
8:00 pmThe Future
25
7:30 pmCinderella
2:00 pmCinderella
7:00 pmKodo
26
2:00 pmCinderella
7:00 pmChicago Symphony Orc
27
28
 

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March

SU
MO
TU
WE
TH
FR
SA
 
1
2
3
8:00 pmCS8: Ravel Rapsodie
4
8:00 pmCS8: Ravel Rapsodie
5
2:00 pmCS8: Ravel Rapsodie
6
7
1:00 pmYouth Symphony
6:00 pmYouth Symphony
8
9
7:00 pmHigh Kings & Gaelic
10
11
7:30 pmThe Shining
7:00 pmPark University: Sta
12
2:00 pm23 Symphony's Wild A
13
7:00 pm23 Kenny G
14
7:00 pm23 Kenny G
7:30 pmNG: Mesoamerica Illu
15
7:00 pm23 Kenny G
6:30 pm22-23 Dance Speaks
16
7:00 pmNW Missouri State
17
7:30 pmThe Shining
18
8:00 pm23 Indigo Girls with
19
2:00 pmThe Shining
20
21
4:00 pmUMKC STARR Women's H
22
12:30 pm2022-23 Backstage In
23
7:30 pmNew Moves
24
8:00 pmCS9: Holst's Planets
7:30 pmNew Moves
11:00 amNew Moves
7:30 pmAlvin Ailey
25
8:00 pmCS9: Holst's Planets
7:30 pmNew Moves
2:00 pmNew Moves
1:00 pmKC Friends Alvin Ail
5:30 pmKCFAA Gala
26
2:00 pmCS9: Holst's Planets
2:00 pmNew Moves
27
4:00 pmVolunteer Training
28
4:00 pmRockhurst University
29
30
31
8:00 pmCS10Rhapsody in Blue
7:30 pmKCYB Spring Perform
 

April

SU
MO
TU
WE
TH
FR
SA
 
1
8:00 pmCS10Rhapsody in Blue
7:30 pmKCYB Spring Perform
7:30 pmTommy James & Shonde
2
2:00 pmCS10Rhapsody in Blue
2:00 pmKCYB Spring Perform
3:30 pmMenopause The Musica
3
4
7:00 pmSpring Members Conce
5
6
7
7:30 pmFloyd Nation
8
9
10
11
7:30 pmNG: Life on the Vert
10:30 amNG Mat Life on the V
12
13
14
8:00 pm23 Richard Rodgers
8:30 pmJoanne Shaw Taylor
15
8:00 pm23 Richard Rodgers
8:30 am8:30 AM Intermediate
10:30 am10:30 AM Yoga Founda
16
2:00 pm23 Richard Rodgers
17
18
7:30 pmATG: Annie
19
5:15 pm22-23 Dance Speaks
7:30 pmATG: Annie
20
7:00 pmSecond Company @Home
7:30 pmATG: Annie
21
8:00 pmCS11: Spring Chorus
7:30 pmATG: Annie
22
8:00 pmCS11: Spring Chorus
2:00 pmATG: Annie
7:30 pmATG: Annie
23
2:00 pmCS11: Spring Chorus
1:00 pmATG: Annie
6:30 pmATG: Annie
24
25
26
27
28
29
8:00 pmThe Root
30
 

May

SU
MO
TU
WE
TH
FR
SA
 
1
2
3
4
5
8:00 pm23 Disco Inferno
6
7:30 pmSondheim on Sondheim
7
2:00 pmSondheim on Sondheim
8
9
10
6:00 pm23 HAPPY HOUR 4
11
12
7:30 pmBliss Point
7:30 pmBliss Bol Soc Int
13
7:30 pmBliss Point
8:00 pm23 Michael Feinstein
14
2:00 pmBliss Point
15
16
17
18
7:00 pm23 Princess Bride
7:00 pmKCB School-Spring 23
7:00 pmB-PK School Show
19
8:00 pm23 Princess Bride
7:30 pmBliss Point
20
7:30 pmBliss Point
8:00 pm23 Princess Bride
21
2:00 pmBliss Point
3:00 pm23 Princess Bride
22
23
7:30 pmNG: Designed by Natu
24
7:00 pm23 WED Con Concert
25
7:00 pm23 THU Con Concert
26
27
28
29
30
31
 

June

SU
MO
TU
WE
TH
FR
SA
 
1
2
8:00 pmCS12: Mahler
3
8:00 pmCS12: Mahler
4:00 pmFurther Up & Further
4
2:00 pmCS12: Mahler
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12:00 pmFuture Stages Festiv
12
7:30 pmBela Fleck and the F
13
7:30 pmNickel Creek
14
15
7:30 pmPat Metheny
16
8:00 pmCS13 RiteofSpring/Ax
17
8:00 pmCS13 RiteofSpring/Ax
7:30 pmHeartland Men's Disn
18
2:00 pmCS13 RiteofSpring/Ax
3:30 pmHeartland Men's Disn
19
20
21
22
23
8:00 pmCS14: Season Finale
24
8:00 pmCS14: Season Finale
12:30 pmBluey's Big Play
3:30 pmBluey's Big Play
12:30 pmBluey's Big VIP
3:30 pmBluey's Big VIP
25
2:00 pmCS14: Season Finale
12:30 pmBluey's Big Play
3:30 pmBluey's Big Play
12:30 pmBluey's Big VIP
3:30 pmBluey's Big VIP
26
27
28
29
30
8:30 pmSondheim on Sondheim
8:00 pmKCJO Donate
8:00 pmNg: Adventure Circle
6:00 pmFLEX PARK
 

July

SU
MO
TU
WE
TH
FR
SA
 
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
7:30 pmDave Koz & Friends
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
7:30 pmFrankie Valli
28
29
30
31
 

August

SU
MO
TU
WE
TH
FR
SA
 
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
 

September

SU
MO
TU
WE
TH
FR
SA
 
1
2
3
4
5
6
7:00 pm24 HP 7 DH Pt 1
5:15 pm23-24 Dance Speaks
7
7:00 pm24 HP 7 DH Pt 1
8
7:00 pm24 HP 7 DH Pt 1
9
10
2:00 pm24 HP 7 DH Pt 1
11
12
13
14
15
8:00 pm24 Audra McDonald
16
8:00 pm24 Audra McDonald
17
7:00 pm24 Audra McDonald
18
19
20
21
22
8:00 pm24 Led Zeppelin
23
7:30 pmCavalleria rusticana
24
25
26
27
5:15 pm23-24 Dance Speaks
28
29
7:30 pmCavalleria rusticana
30
8:00 pm24 Tower of Power

October

SU
MO
TU
WE
TH
FR
SA
1
2:00 pmCavalleria rusticana
2
3
4
5
6
8:00 pm24 CS1:
7
8:00 pm24 CS1:
8
2:00 pm24 CS1:
9
10
11
12
13
8:00 pm24 Bond & Beyond
7:30 pmJekyll & Hyde
7:30 pmJ&H Bol Soc Recep
14
8:00 pm24 Bond & Beyond
7:30 pmJekyll & Hyde
15
2:00 pm24 Bond & Beyond
1:30 pmJekyll & Hyde
16
17
18
19
7:30 pmJekyll & Hyde
20
7:30 pmJekyll & Hyde
21
7:30 pmJekyll & Hyde
1:30 pmJekyll & Hyde
22
1:30 pmJekyll & Hyde
23
24
25
7:00 pm24 Phantom of the Op
26
27
8:00 pm24 CS2:
28
8:00 pm24 CS2:
29
2:00 pm24 CS2:
30
31
 

November

SU
MO
TU
WE
TH
FR
SA
 
1
2
3
4
7:30 pmThe Sound of Music
5
2:00 pm24 Heroes & Villians
6
7
8
7:30 pmThe Sound of Music
9
10
7:30 pmThe Sound of Music
11
2:00 pmThe Sound of Music
12
2:00 pmThe Sound of Music
13
14
15
16
17
8:00 pm24 CS3:
18
8:00 pm24 CS3:
19
2:00 pm24 CS3:
20
21
22
23
24
8:00 pm24 CS04
25
8:00 pm24 CS04
26
2:00 pm24 CS04
27
28
29
30
 

December

SU
MO
TU
WE
TH
FR
SA
 
1
7:00 pm24 Handel's Messiah
7:30 pmThe Nutcracker
2
7:00 pm24 Handel's Messiah
7:30 pmThe Nutcracker
2:00 pmThe Nutcracker
3
2:00 pm24 Handel's Messiah
1:00 pmThe Nutcracker
5:00 pmThe Nutcracker
4
5
6
7
7:30 pmThe Nutcracker
10:30 amThe Nutcracker 2023
8
7:30 pmThe Nutcracker
10:30 amThe Nutcracker 2023
7:00 pm24 Muppet Christmas
9
2:00 pmThe Nutcracker
7:30 pmThe Nutcracker
1:00 pm24 Muppet Christmas
10
1:00 pmThe Nutcracker
5:00 pmThe Nutcracker
11
12
13
6:00 pmThe Nutcracker
14
7:00 pm24 Christmas Fest
7:30 pmThe Nutcracker
10:30 amThe Nutcracker 2023
15
7:30 pmThe Nutcracker
7:00 pm24 Christmas Fest
16
2:00 pmThe Nutcracker
7:30 pmThe Nutcracker
1:00 pm24 Christmas Fest
7:00 pm24 Christmas Fest
17
2:00 pm24 Christmas Fest
1:00 pmThe Nutcracker
5:00 pmThe Nutcracker
7:00 pm24 Christmas Fest
18
19
20
7:30 pmThe Nutcracker
21
7:00 pm24 Nightmare Before
2:00 pmThe Nutcracker
7:30 pmThe Nutcracker
22
7:00 pm24 Nightmare Before
2:00 pmThe Nutcracker
7:30 pmThe Nutcracker
23
7:00 pm24 Nightmare Before
2:00 pmThe Nutcracker
7:30 pmThe Nutcracker
24
1:00 pmThe Nutcracker
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
 

January

SU
MO
TU
WE
TH
FR
SA
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
 

February

SU
MO
TU
WE
TH
FR
SA
 
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
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7:30 pmCinderella
10:30 amCinderella
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7:30 pmCinderella
8:00 pmThe Future
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7:30 pmCinderella
2:00 pmCinderella
7:00 pmKodo
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2:00 pmCinderella
7:00 pmChicago Symphony Orc
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Free Lonnie McFadden Concert on April 4

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Policies and Procedures

The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts hosts almost 500,000 visitors annually who experience over 350 extraordinary, world-class performing arts events. To help ensure such experiences for each visitor are enjoyed, the Center has created policies and procedures to promote a secure, welcoming environment for each guest. Helpful information about the Kauffman Center’s emergency and security policies can be found below.

+Accessible Emergency Evacuation Procedures

In the event of an evacuation, staff and ushers will guide patrons who cannot navigate stairs to a designated Emergency Evacuation Assistance area. These areas are placed throughout the facility to ensure the safety of all patrons who do not feel they can safely follow the prescribed egress route.

Kauffman Center staff will communicate with first responders about how many patrons are at each area of rescue. First responders will evacuate these areas immediately upon arrival. Patrons who have any questions about emergency procedures should see a Patron Services staff member for more detailed information.


+Concealed Weapons

The Kauffman Center prohibits employees and the public with concealed carry permits from entering the building with weapons. All Kauffman Center visitors are subject to search. Anyone found in violation will be asked to secure the weapon inside their vehicle or leave the property immediately.


+Emergency and Evacuation Information

The Kauffman Center places the highest priority on the comfort and safety of its patrons. All staff and ushers are trained in emergency procedures to provide direction and support if an emergency arises at any time. There are eight stairwells located throughout the building designated for evacuation purposes only. The Kauffman Center also provides 24-hour security and video surveillance services, plus Kansas City Police Officers and EMT medical services at most events. If you have any questions about emergency procedures, please see a House Supervisor or Team Captain for more detailed information. The video below provides information on our emergency procedures.

 


This emergency evacuation video was created by the Kauffman Center Patron Services team and volunteers.


+Inclement Weather

Performances at the Kauffman Center are rarely canceled for inclement weather. Please remember in the case of snow or ice, you can count on all Kauffman Center sidewalks, driveways, and entry points to be clean and accessible. In case of a weather emergency, shelter in place inside the performance hall, not in the lobby, and please follow all instructions as announced from the stage.

It is possible that a tour, school program or community event might be canceled due to bad weather. In the unlikely event of a cancellation, the Kauffman Center will post a voicemail recording on its main ticket office line (816.994.7222), post updates to our website banner and email ticket holders.

Please call 816.994.7222 or email  if you have any questions.


+Photo and Video Policy

The Kauffman Center operates as a non-profit organization and derives essential income from a variety of sources. Photography or videography requests related to reserving space and/or time for special events inside the building shall be considered on an individual basis. Kauffman Center strives to manage resources responsibly and makes every effort to accommodate requests when possible. Please refer to the categories below for photography policies and fees. 

Personal Photography (senior photos, prom, family, or wedding portraits, etc.)

Exterior
The Kauffman Center allows personal photography to be taken on the grounds of the building. For personal, exterior shoots we ask that you inquire about availability two weeks in advance so as not to conflict with scheduled Kauffman Center events.  Please do not send requests more than 2 weeks in advance as our calendar is frequently changing and these photography requests cannot be confirmed earlier. To request a time for your personal, exterior photography, please complete the form linked below.

Interior
Due to our extensive performance and event calendar, Kauffman Center has limited availability for scheduling photography or shoots inside the building. Interior shoots require reservation of appropriate spaces and on-site staffing through the duration of your shoot, and therefore, are subject to a location fee. For more information, please complete the form linked below. 

Commercial Photography and Filming (print or electronic media, TV, film, etc.)

Exterior and interior commercial photography and filming for commercial purposes may be arranged with our sales staff based on availability and content approval. These shoots require reservation of appropriate spaces and on-site staffing through their duration, and therefore, are subject to a location fee. For more information, please complete the form linked below.

To inquire about pricing or availability, get started now or e-mail the events team at .

Photography Request Form

Please note: All photography requests must be submitted two weeks prior to proposed photography dates (not before or after). Submitting a request does not guarantee availability or confirm the shoot. Photography requests will be subject to approval, applicable fees, and restrictions.


+Security Screening Policy

The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts hosts almost 500,000 visitors annually who experience over 350 extraordinary, world-class performing arts experiences.  To help ensure such experiences for each visitor are enjoyed, the Center has created policies and procedures to promote a secure, welcoming environment for each guest.

The evolution of the Kauffman Center’s security screening policy, in collaboration with our presenting partners, demonstrates an ongoing effort to reduce concerns about bulky or unsafe items which hinder the security, and comfort of all patrons.  Policies and procedures at the Kauffman Center continue to evolve as technology and resources emerge which fit the environmental and security needs of all patrons.

All persons and items entering the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts are subject to search. Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts management reserves the right to refuse any item deemed a potential safety or security risk or with the potential to be a distraction to the event being held.

Screenings will be performed by trained professional contracted security staff, and may include, but are not limited to:

  • Visual screening
  • Bag, case, coat, and hat screenings
  • Hand-held magnetometers
  • Walk-through magnetometers and/or threat detection systems

Certain types of bags and/or cases are prohibited, including but not limited to:

  • Backpacks
  • Luggage
  • Computer Bags
  • Camera Bags/Cases
  • Instrument Cases
  • Briefcases
  • Large Totes and Duffel Bags

All items entering the Kauffman Center will be screened at the point of entry.  Items prohibited in the Kauffman Center include, but are not limited to:

  • Firearms of any size or type*
  • Other weapons and knives of any size or type
  • Pepper spray, mace, or other chemicals
  • Alcohol, illegal substances, or drug paraphernalia
  • Professional-grade audio, photo, or video recording equipment
  • Cans, bottles, or outside food and beverages

*Licensed law enforcement officers, please contact Patron Services with appropriate identification upon arrival if carrying a firearm.

Patrons with prohibited bags, cases, or other items have two options:

  1. The item may be returned to a vehicle prior to admittance.
  2. Bags or cases may be left at the Kauffman Center’s Coat Check located on the Plaza Lobby Level. (These items will be screened prior to entering the facility.)

The following exceptions will be made after a proper inspection for:

  1. Diaper bags
  2. Oversized medically necessary items
  3. Equipment use of approved media outlets accompanied and approved by Kauffman Center staff

Backpack purses must be worn on one shoulder. If the purse is worn as a backpack, the patron will be asked to adhere to this policy or check the bag at Coat Check.

Unattended items left anywhere in the facility will be inspected and taken to the Security Office.

Please note:

Our security protocol is a perpetual, sustained, and ever-expanding effort.  The Kauffman Center continues to reevaluate safety and security processes and new applications may be integrated into our operations to better provide service to our patrons and guests.

For questions or to connect with a Kauffman Center staff representative, please contact:

Contact Us
Phone: 816.994.7222


+Ticket Policy

Kauffman Center ticket policy applies to all ticketed events held in the venue regardless of point of purchase.

  • All ticket sales are final, there are no refunds.
  • In the case of cancellation or rescheduling of event, refunds or exchanges less any fees may be possible. Please keep your tickets until the options are publicly announced.
  • Regardless of age, all attendees must have tickets. Some events are not appropriate for all children due to content or duration.

Please Don’t Leave Your Seats Empty

Donate your tickets for resale if you cannot attend the performance. Return tickets to the point-of-purchase organization at least 24 hours before event to receive a tax-deductible donation receipt.

For more information about the Kauffman Center’s ticket policy, visit kauffmancenter.org/ticketpolicy.


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